Begin the morning with a one‑hour group yoga session at the hotel, designed to relax the mind and revitalise the body. Guided by an experienced instructor in a tranquil setting, this practice offers a calming and restorative start to the day.
After breakfast, explore Jaipur’s ‘Pink City’, beginning with the City Palace complex, including the Mubarak Mahal with its textile museum, the Armoury, and the Diwan‑i‑Khas with its famous giant silver urns. Enjoy a Royal Grandeur Tour of the Chandra Mahal to see the palace’s rarely visited inner quarters. Continue to the Jantar Mantar Observatory, home to 17 monumental astronomical instruments, including the 27‑metre‑high Samrat Yantra sundial. Conclude with a drive past the iconic Hawa Mahal, the ornate “Palace of the Winds,” once used by royal women to observe life on the streets below.
Optional: Lunch at Baradari restaurant inside the City Palace Complex
Visit Channi Textiles and Gem Palace before joining a Bazaar, Crafts & Cuisine walking tour through Jaipur’s vibrant old city. Explore lively markets, meet local artisans such as silversmiths and bangle makers, and sample classic Jaipur snacks like samosas, kachori, kulfi and lassi.
Optional: Dinner at Suvarna Mahal restaurant at Taj Rambagh Palace Hotel
Accommodation: Taj Jai Mahal Palace Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
Day-by-Day Experience
Timeless India
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Arrival, Delhi
Meet and assist on arrival at Delhi International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure (Car and driver not included)
Optional: Dinner at Pickwick Restaurant at the hotel
Accommodation: The Claridges Hotel or similar
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Delhi
After breakfast, enjoy a guided heritage walk through Old Delhi, followed by a sightseeing tour that includes a brief cycle-rickshaw ride through its narrow lanes. Walk through the bustling streets and hidden alleys with your guide, hearing stories and anecdotes that reveal the rich history of this vibrant quarter.
Visit Jama Masjid, one of India’s largest mosques, then drive past the Red Fort, a masterpiece of Shah Jahan’s era. Continue to Raj Ghat, the memorial marking the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. A highlight of the morning is Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest wholesale spice market, where the air is filled with the aromas of tea, nuts, herbs and spices.
Optional: Lunch at Haveli Dharampura in Old Delhi
Afternoon at leisure
Optional: Dinner at Spice Route restaurant at The Imperial hotel
Accommodation: The Claridges Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
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Delhi
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, renowned for its grand Lutyens architecture.
Drive past India Gate, the Diplomatic Enclave, Central Secretariat and the President’s House. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, regarded as the architectural precursor to the Taj Mahal, and the 12th-century Qutub Minar, one of the tallest brick minarets in the world.
Optional: Lunch at Olive Bar & Kitchen
This afternoon, visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of Delhi’s most important Sikh shrines, known for its devotional music and community kitchen. You will also have the opportunity to volunteer in the langar kitchen and experience the Sikh tradition of Vand Chakko — sharing and serving together.
Optional: Dinner at Dhaba restaurant at the hotel
Accommodation: The Claridges Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
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Delhi - Agra
After breakfast, travel by road to Agra.
This afternoon, visit Agra Fort, the magnificent 16th-century red sandstone fortress built by Emperor Akbar and later enhanced by Shah Jahan. Continue to Itmad-ud-Daulah, often referred to as the "Baby Taj", an elegant white marble mausoleum celebrated for its intricate inlay work and delicate lattice screens.
Optional: Dinner at Peshawri restaurant at the hotel
Accommodation: ITC Mughal Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
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Agra - Ranthambore
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, when its marble glows softly in the early light and shifts in colour as the sun rises. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, this iconic monument took 22 years to complete and remains one of the world’s greatest symbols of love. After your visit, return to the hotel for breakfast.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri for sightseeing. Built by Emperor Akbar in the 1570s to honour the Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, this red‑sandstone city served briefly as the Mughal capital before being abandoned due to water shortages. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it showcases the Mughal Empire’s first fully planned city, blending Hindu, Persian and Islamic architectural styles.
Transfer by road to Bharatpur before enjoying lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel
Back on the road to Ranthambore where we will enjoy dinner at the hotel
Accommodation: Khem Villas Camp or similar (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Ranthambore
Before breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Ranthambore National Park by exclusive jeep. Once the hunting grounds of Rajasthan’s maharajas, the park is now a renowned tiger reserve and home to sambar deer, crocodiles, pythons, leopards, sloth bears and a rich variety of birdlife.
After breakfast, visit a nearby village to experience everyday rural life, where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly. Explore the old city near Ranthambore Fort and observe locals herding livestock, elders gathered around their hookahs, and the rhythms of community life that reflect India’s enduring rural heritage.
Lunch back at camp before an afternoon of game viewing at Ranthambore National Park by an exclusive jeep.
Enjoy dinner at camp
Accommodation: Khem Villas Camp or similar (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Ranthambore - Jaipur
Before breakfast, we will head out on our last game viewing at Ranthambore National Park by an exclusive jeep.
Breakfast back at camp before we travel by road to Jaipur
On arrival, visit the Gyan Museum, a unique concept space showcasing over 2,500 exceptional artworks collected by the late Gyan Chand Ji Dhaddha. Designed to reflect nearly 3,000 years of cultural heritage, the museum offers a curated glimpse into rare Indian and international art, complemented by refreshments during your visit.
Optional: Dinner at Cinnamon restaurant
Accommodation: Taj Jai Mahal Palace Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
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Jaipur
After breakfast, take a jeep to Amber Fort, the former capital of the Kachawaha rulers, known for its grand gates, ornate halls, temples and sweeping views over the surrounding hills. Explore this impressive blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture before continuing to the 16th‑century Panna Meena Step Well, an elegant eight‑storey baoli with criss‑crossing stairways, gazebos and geometric symmetry—an atmospheric spot once used as a community gathering place.
Optional: Lunch at 51 Shades of Pink restaurant at Raas Rajmahal Palace Hotel
Enjoy a one‑hour walking tour through Old Jaipur, exploring colourful temples, meeting locals and discovering the architectural gems that reveal the city’s rich cultural and religious life. Carefully designed, this walk offers an authentic and enriching glimpse into Jaipur’s living heritage.
Optional: Drinks followed by dinner at Bar Palladio restaurant
Accommodation: Taj Jai Mahal Palace Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
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Jaipur
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Jaipur - Udaipur
After breakfast we will transfer to the airport where we will fly to Udaipur.
Optional: Dinner at Sunset Terrace restaurant at the hotel
Accommodation: Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel or similar (Breakfast)
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Udaipur
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, beginning at the City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola, home to an impressive museum and a renowned collection of miniature paintings. Continue to the Crystal Gallery in the Fateh Prakash Palace, showcasing the world’s largest private crystal collection, including custom‑made pieces for the House of Mewar. Visit the 17th‑century Jagdish Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and adorned with intricate carvings, where melodic chanting fills the air throughout the day.
Visit the home of Major Durgadas and his wife, Ms Jyoti Jasol, for an interactive cooking demonstration on their peaceful 3‑acre Devra farm overlooking the Aravalli hills. Enjoy tastings, take home the recipes, and end the experience with a gourmet lunch. Your hosts—deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of Mewar and Marwar—bring warmth, expertise and storytelling to the afternoon, offering a memorable glimpse into local hospitality and cuisine.
Enjoy an exclusive boat cruise on Lake Pichola, taking in the lake’s scenic ghats and its magnificent island palaces. Stop at Jagmandir Island, the 17th‑century refuge of Prince Khurram (later Emperor Shah Jahan), and relax with light refreshments at the Darikhana restaurant.
Optional: Dinner at Chandni restaurant at The Oberoi Udaivilas Hotel
Accommodation: Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel or similar (Breakfast & Lunch)
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Udaipur - Delhi
Wake up and enjoy breakfast, with the morning at your leisure.
Transfer back to the airport for your flight back to Delhi, you will be met on arrival and taken to your hotel.
Optional: Dinner at DEL restaurant at the hotel
Accommodation: Roseate House, Aerocity or similar (Breakfast)
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Departure, Delhi
After breakfast you can enjoy the hotel until your check out where you will head over to the airport for you flight home
(Breakfast)
Inclusions
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11 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
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An exclusive meet and greet service on international arrival at Delhi Airport
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Included domestic economy-class flights: Jaipur–Udaipur and Udaipur–Delhi
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Transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per programme using an air conditioned vehicle
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English speaking local guide / naturalist during sightseeing / game viewings as per itinerary
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Entrance fees and video / still camera fees at monuments as per itinerary
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Mineral water, soft drinks, hand sanitizer, refreshments in vehicle all the time
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Porterage at airports
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All applicable taxes
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International Airfares
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Any meals which are not mentioned in the above inclusions
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Any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages during any of the meals
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Optional lunches and dinners listed throughout the itinerary
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Video camera fees at Ranthambore National Park
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Gratuities, Laundry or any personal items (unless specified)
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Any changes you may choose to make during your holiday
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Travel Insurance
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India visa charges
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Any additional sightseeing, activities or services not specifically mentioned
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Any itinerary amendments made after confirmation
Exclusions